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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement from a New Albany retailer touts Eastern markets offering a wide range of men"s clothing including overcoats and pants in sizes for all ages and builds. The copy stresses ready-for-inspection stock and claims ambitious appeal to taste and quality.
Mrs Jane Smsoots widow of John Smsoots died last Thursday at her son Willians home after four weeks visit and a hemorrhage. Aged 74 she leaves three sons two daughters and one sister Elizabeth Long. She joined the U K church then German Reformed at Heidelberg. Funeral Friday at Shiloh by Rev Clinton, burial in Jordan burying ground.
Last Thursday Herman Schecter guided a hand of John Gleitz burning weeds and grass. A gust of wind sent flames to the loaded wagon, nearly destroying it while horses were unharnessed. Neighbors aided to save the team and prevent further loss.
Two weeks of camp meeting at Mott closed Sunday with about three thousand attendees. Air Line trains brought crowds from various directions while local trustees organized a permanent body led by J W Marshall Abe Sieg John Baylor and others. Crosby Grove behind town leased for ten years to host regular annual meetings and rent grounds to religious groups.
Local reports saySeadlsh hosted a soldiers reunion last week that set records with about eight thousand attendees on Thursday. Jindie Zenor from this place spoke to about forty veterans and received wide praise. The piece urges Corydon to host a similar event next year at its Fair Grounds and even suggests a Fourth of July reunion.
Robert Baxley of this place received a letter from his son Hampton in the th U. S. Infantry. The Corporal chronicles the June voyage from Honolulu to Manila, detailing seasickness death at sea a soldier driven to fear by waves and rough seas yet remaining content and hopeful for what lies ahead.
Mr Geo A O Connor and Miss Kath arine M Klinke join in marriage on Tuesday August Sth at the Third Christian church Memphis Tennessee. The bride, admired by friends, is daughter of the union. Mrs Mary Rise of Grahamton Meade county Kentucky, widow of Marion Hise and daughter of the late Rev Wm Cornelius died in Meade county aged 47 years 6 months 18 days after two years invalidism paralyzed. She expressed readiness to depart this life in faith.
A. Sanders of Curoa aut iove Florida reports a diarrhoea epidemic. He suffered a severe attack and was cured after four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others who praise it as the best medicine they've used. For sale by E. Crosier Druggist.
The undersigned states he will cry sales at any time on reasonable terms as guarantees satisfac tion. Jacop A. Stevens Corydon Indiana augdw.
Capt H M Gifford of the Cumberland Telephone Co. visited Corydon to review a petition for lower box rent which the company says it cannot grant as the rate is already at its minimum. Mr Wright must qualify to supervise the exchange before taking charge. The firm plans to keep a local repairman, offering all night and Sunday service. Crittenden recently took charge of the exchange. Ouro CrNyIneiaM Corydon Ind Houle & Anderson advertise livestock price offers.
The report lists subscribers and payments since the last update including Mrs Kate Boston Greenville Dr Wm Moore Elizabeth Philip Herter Laconia Cordie L Albin Ulan Ed C Sappenfield Durnville A M Trown Greenville T B Sonner Alton Dudley Kintner Valley City B F Zimmerman Laconia Lonnie Cunningham Evans Landing J D McRae Louisville Dr P H W Schoen New Middletown Oliver Smith Ramsey Fred Johns Rosewood J P Denbo Cedar Wood Jacob Fessel Bradford John Turley Corydon Capt J W Marshall Corydon Hattie Garner Oakland Neb B P Loughmiller Frankton Ind Bernard McPhilips New Middletown H P Bence Rosewood Wm Lind Lanesville W H Rosenbarger Corydon Albert O Wolfe Elizabeth C F Wolpert Elizabeth Janes N Davis Moberly Bernard Ferock New Salisbury Dr D J Markwell Little Rock Ark Gus Backherms Dogwood.
Farmers are warned against cheap fertilizers that meet only legal standards and fail crop results. Ox Brands are promoted as economical yet effective, with higher available phosphoric acid and a guarantee of merit from the Ox trademark. Agents in Indiana listed at end.
An old advertisement lists Dr. T. and Van Hook as dentists in Corydon Indiana, noting the practice near the Democray office. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of aiding digestion without stomach aid and urges readers to eat wholesome food. Names A. Riley and J. Rorurnock appear in the clipping.
A brief notice invites participants to attend an all day event with music and meals provided. Admission details mention four year terms and a 1 December deadline.
At the 33rd Annual ALR Encampment in Philadelphia air line tickets go on sale with three rate options for travel to Philadelphia and return on Sept 1 2 3. Options include continuous passage with no stopover at a set price and two other round trip schemes with one stopover in each direction. Tickets to Philadelphia must be deposited with a joint agent between Sept 1 and Sept 6 with payment due at the time of deposit.
An eclectic list of names and places precedes a health ad touting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The copy asserts stomach disease harms health and claims the product cures hundreds of cases daily with a rhetoric that blends medical claim with testimonial cadence.
A Brevard editor faces questions over endorsing proprietary remedies while a local reader urges caution and shared personal success with Chamberlain’s Diarrhoea Remedy. Notes mention fire insurance ads and a joke about the editor’s paper having patent inside.
Transfers list numerous deeds including Junius Alexander to Emma Morris and John H Burton to Thos Burton. Several Corydon parcels sold with Stein Shiughter, Ginkins, Zenor and Patterson families involved. Prices range from one dollar to several hundred dollars with various 1 to 12 acre lots and guardianships noted.
Teachers with exemption certificates must take the Literature exam on Saturday August 2 at 2 pm. Amar Weaver, County Superintendent. Also an ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers claiming health benefits and a stray Holstein bull notice with reward offered for its recovery.
Notice lists aggregate amounts for county offices and salaries under an 1899 act. It names the Clerk of the Circuit Court County Auditor County Treasurer County Recorder Sheriff Surveyor Superintendent Corner Assessor and related per diem and office expenses. It also mentions expenses for public buildings institutions bridges and elections. The notice is signed by James Al. Watson Harrison County Auditor.
Public notice states estimates for three months of supplies for County Poor Asylum to be on file by September 4. Bids according to estimates will be received and opened at the September term of the Board of Commissioners. James A. Acw A. August 24. Loud. Adudior.
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